Olive Garden urged to tighten breadstick service by Starboard Value
Starboard Value releases a 300 page critique of Olive Garden parent Garden Restaurants Inc urging tighter control over unlimited breadsticks and criticizing service pace. The hedge fund cites declining sales at Olive Garden and calls for menu tweaks, sourcing changes, and refocused advertising to boost performance.
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Ford recalls 74,000 Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs
Ford is recalling about 74,000 older model gas electric hybrids in the United States and Canada to fix a coolant pump issue that could overheat electronics and stall the engine. The recall affects 2005–2008 Ford Escapes and 2006–2008 Mercury Mariners. No crashes or injuries have been reported. Service starts October 27 with free coolant pump replacement at dealers.
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Chemical industry steps up lobbying for federal chemical standards
The American Chemistry Council reports nearly $6 million spent on lobbying in the first half as lawmakers consider a bill to set federal standards for consumer chemical compounds. The push argues for national rules, while critics fear it limits state regulation after the West Virginia chemical spill that contaminated drinking water for 300,000 people.
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Can-do Buckeye Mobile Canning boosts Ohio microbreweries
Buckeye Mobile Canning founded by Dan Blett B J Solomon and Tim Anderson in Amherst Ohio offers mobile canning for microbreweries. The partners with teaching backgrounds provide storage and equipment while targeting rapid growth and a 2 to 4 million cans yearly goal.
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